José Franco

One of the things I discovered about myself as a teacher is how wonderful it is to learn and continue growing as a digital artist. For this reason, I seek to discover new challenges and experiences that expand my horizons. My skills and knowledge have and continue to evolve with each project in which I participate.

I find satisfaction in the work I have done in each of its stages: from the conception of the idea or production to the final product. I'm excited to know what my next challenge will be.

3D PROP ARTIST at CGBOT CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT (2025-06 – Present)

• I am in charge of creating assets for AAA video game content.
• I was in charge of producing stylized realistic textures in Substance Painter & Photoshop.
• I was in charge of geometry optimization for UNREAL ENGINE 5.
• I am in charge of creating UVS for AAA video game content.
• I was responsible for storing assets in the tortoise SVN repository for review by the art direction.

AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCER, 3D ARTIST at STRATECH INTERNATIONAL (2023-05 – 2024-09)

• Carry out the production of audiovisual content for multiple brands.
• I was in charge of the production, adjustment and adaptation of Master Graphics for its animation.
• I was in charge of making 3D animations for different brands and creative proposals.

3D GENERALIST (FREELANCE) at PROXYMO (2024-01 – 2024-11)

• I produced 3D assets for animation.
• I was in charge of producing PBR textures in Substance Painter & Photoshop.
• I was responsible for rendering and lighting for deliveries using Unreal Engine 5.
• I was in charge of geometry optimization for UNREAL ENGINE 5.

UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR at UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA AMERICANA (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• I taught the organic modeling I course in Zbrush.
• I had the pleasure of teaching the subject of principles of 2D animation in Photoshop to a deaf-mute group.
• I was assigned to teach the 3D modeling class in Maya.

3D DESIGNER at IDEAS ACTIVAS (2014-04 – 2019-09)

• I was in charge of supervising and designing 3D visuals for advertising campaigns for important brands.
• I was in charge of planning, animating and editing multimedia and commercial campaigns.
• I designed augmented reality projects for advertising campaigns from start to finish.

– UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE MÉXICO (2014-01 – 2018-09)